1. Who wrote this book and to whom was it written?
2. How is it written? (literary genre and style)
3. What has happened so far in the book? What has the author already said?
4. Why do you think this book or section of the book was written?

1. Are there any major sub-sections or breaks in the text?
2. What words or ideas are repeated?
3. What verbs are used?
4. What is the main point or points?
5. Is there anything surprising or confusing in the passage?

1. How does this passage relate to other parts of the book?
2. How does this passage relate to the gospel?
3. How does this passage relate to the Great Commission?
4. What message did the author want to convey to the original audience? 
(hint: remember context, themes, and motives)
5. How might someone easily misinterpret this passage?
6. How can we relate the author’s original message to our 21st century context?

1. Who do you relate to most in this passage?
2. What are commands to obey and sins to avoid/repent of in this passage?
3. What does this passage teach me about God’s character?
4. What does this passage teach me about my character?
5. What should I do in response?

“Knowing that God is ___________ shows me I am ______________.

Therefore, I will _____________.”